Public Transport - EU Issues
European Funding for Public Transport
The majority of European funding that Public Transport would be eligible to claim comes from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Current programmes in which Public Transport has an interest are:
Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T)
The Trans European Transport Network is assigned to existing or planned transport routes. These sections can then be built with EU support to harmonise European standards. The TEN-T programme is managed at a UK level by the Department for Transport. Public Transport Financial Services and Delivery Division manages all applications for TEN-T funding, including the monitoring and reporting of projects.
DRD were awarded TEN-T funding in 2009 for the Ballymena to Derry Tracklife Extension Project.
For further information visit: http://ec.europa.eu/transport/infrastructure/index_en.htm
Or
Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T website
INTERREG IV Programme
The Cross-Border Territorial Co-operation Programme for Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland (2007-2013), INTERREG IV Programme, is a European Union supported Structural Funds Programme which aims to promote greater territorial cohesion. The overall theme of the Programme is to strengthen and deepen Programme co-operation with an emphasis on supporting strategic plans and projects which will maximise the impact of the funds throughout the eligible area. Building on the successes and lessons of previous INTERREG Programmes, the INTERREG IV Programme aims to support strategic Programme co-operation for a more prosperous and sustainable region.
In particular, the Programme will focus on developing a dynamic economy, supporting infrastructure and promoting innovative ways of addressing specific Programme problems. Funding for Transport falls under Priority 2.
Priority 2: Co-operation for a sustainable Programme region
This Priority aims to improve access to services so as to improve the qua lity of life for those living in the eligible area. The Priority will focus on two key areas:
• Co-operation for development; and
• Infrastructure.
Contact:
Mr Billy McLarnon
Tel: 028 90540603
Email: Billy.McLarnon@drdni.gov.uk
